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NHLPAcom About Us Player Quick Search InternationalCorporate SponsorsLicensed ProductsCertified AgentsCBAContact UsTOROANAH1200 PMPITT3PHIL021052NYRADETR400 PMSTLONYIS400 PMTAMP1FLOR2OT122VANCCOLO400 PMTOROANAH400 PMPITT3PHIL021052NYRADETR400 PMSTLONYIS400 PMTAMP1FLOR2OT122VANCCOLO400 PM About the NHLPAThe National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) is the labour union for the professional hockey players in the National Hockey League Established in 1967 and with headquarters in Toronto the NHLPAs principal role is to represent the players of the National Hockey League and to guarantee that their rights as players are upheld under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement While the management of daily operations is the responsibility of the NHLPA Executive Director and the NHLPA staff of approximately 40 employees the ultimate control over all NHLPA activities resides with the players who each year elect representatives from the thirty teams in the league in order to form an Executive BoardThe National Hockey League Players AssociationRepresents the players of the National Hockey League in all matters dealing with their working conditions and rights as professional hockey players Assures that the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement are met Provides guidance and assistance to NHLPA members on charitable and environmental initiatives while managing and overseeing the function of the Goals & Dreams fund the players direct contribution to grassroots hockey programs around the world Provides leadership and management in marketing and licensing of the players their name and likeness in all areas including trading cards video games and apparel Assists retired players via the NHL Alumni Association in various areas such as the Life After Hockey program Helps current players cultivate their careers through the National Hockey League Players Association Professional Development Program Other Player ServicesLester B Pearson AwardThe highest honor for any player is the Lester B Pearson Award which is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players Association Named after the former Prime Minister of Canada the Lester B Pearson Award has been presented by the players since the 197071 season with Phil Esposito as the inaugural recipient Wayne Gretzky has captured the players choice award an unmatched five times In 2007 at the age of 19 Sidney Crosby became the youngest player to ever win the Pearson Award surpassing a 21yearold Gretzky (1982) Alexander Ovechkin was the recipient of the Pearson Award for the 20082009 seasonAlumni AssociationFor years the NHLPA has been an important resource for exNHLers beginning in 1994 when it helped a group of former players create the NHLPA Alumni Association In November 1998 the NHL Alumni Associa...